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The Formation of Rust (Fe2O3)on an Exposed Piece of Metal

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The formation of rust (Fe2O3) on an exposed piece of metal typically takes several months.Which of the following statements is NOT a reasonable assumption about this chemical reaction? 4Fe(s) + 3O2(g) → 2Fe2O3(s)


A) The reaction has a low reaction rate.
B) The reaction has low activation energy.
C) The rusting of iron would occur faster in the warmer summer months than in the cooler winter months.
D) The rusting of iron would occur slower at higher altitudes where the concentration of oxygen is lower.
E) Adding a catalyst would increase the rate of the formation of rust.

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